Google Pixel 7 Pro with 6.7 / 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display, triple rear cameras surface in renders

Details about the Google Pixel 7 series surfaced recently, now the first render of the Pixel 7 Pro has surfaced, thanks to @OnLeaks. This shows a similar centre punch-hole screen with minimal chin below the display, and the phone is said to feature a 6.7 or a 6.8-inch curved AMOLED screen and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Continue reading “Google Pixel 7 Pro with 6.7 / 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display, triple rear cameras surface in renders”

Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Wi-Fi issue to be fixed in March 2022 update

Google launched the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro back in October last year. Since launch, Google has been rolling out updates to fix issues like slow fingerprint scanner performance, screen flickering issues, battery life improvements, etc. Following that now, Google is set to issue another update next month to address another issue. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Wi-Fi issue to be fixed in March 2022 update”

Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro codenames surface, could use Tensor GS201 SoC, Exynos Modem 5300

Google is expected to introduce the Pixel 7 series later this year. Now the ‘Cheetah’, and ‘Panther’ codenames for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro have surfaced in the Android 13 Developer Preview. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro has codenames ‘Oriole’ and ‘Raven’, respectively, and the Pixel 6a’s codename is said to be Pixel 6a ‘Bluejay’. Continue reading “Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro codenames surface, could use Tensor GS201 SoC, Exynos Modem 5300”

Google introduces new HCT colour system for Android’s Material design language

Colour is an important component when it comes to UI and design, and it plays a large role in Google’s latest Material You design language that is present in Android 12. The company is now open sourcing their Material Color Utilities code library to help developers make better looking apps, and also introduced a new HCT colour system that is designed to be “perceptually accurate”.

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Google targets third party user data sharing with Privacy Sandbox for Android

Google has announced a new multi-year initiative called Privacy Sandbox on Android that will aim at improving user privacy in the digital advertising industry. The initiative will work towards building solutions that will enhance user privacy on Android, while providing developers and businesses the necessary tools to thrive in the industry.

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Google introduces cloud-based ‘Chrome OS Flex’ for PCs & Macs

Google has announced a new version of Chrome OS that is designed to work via the cloud, called Chrome OS Flex. This free-to-download, cloud-based operating system is built for businesses and schools and will work on any PC and Mac device.

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Android 13 Developer Preview with Themed app icons, Photo Picker and more released

Google has released the Android 13 (codename Tiramisu) Developer Preview, months before the Google I/O and the official release later this year. The release is designed to help developers test out their apps and code for the upcoming version of Android with all its new features and specifications. This Developer Preview will be compatible to run on the Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixel 4a/4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. Continue reading “Android 13 Developer Preview with Themed app icons, Photo Picker and more released”

Google Chrome introduces History Journeys page, new widgets for Android and more

Google has a released a new feature called “Journeys” that is designed to help users quickly resume their browsing activities that will be grouped by topic. Along with this, Chrome is also introducing more Chrome Actions and new widgets for Android smartphones and tablets.

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Google Chrome to get a new icon for after 8 years

Every now and then, software applications will refresh their icons as a way of keeping them up to date with current trends and design languages. Google Chrome is the latest to get a new icon, as a designer at the company has revealed how the icon will be changing across various supported platforms.

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Google introduces Chromebook repair program for schools

In the last two years, Chromebooks have become a great way for schools and education institutions to provide their students with access to internet-connected devices. Google has now introduced a new Chromebook repair program to help schools find information and resources about the repairability of Chromebooks.

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Google Messages could get new navigation drawer UI, Google Photos media upload integration

The latest version of Google’s Messages app has revealed a couple new changes that may possibly arrive in a future update. Google is reportedly looking to change the UI in the app to forgo the overflow menu in favour of a navigation drawer instead, and there might be a new Google Photos media upload feature.

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Google One subscription service on iOS now offers VPN

Back in 2020, Google introduced a new VPN feature for Google One subscribers of the 2TB or higher plan on Android. The company has now expanded the feature to Google One subscribers on iOS devices, and it can be shared with up to 5 family members.

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Alphabet records 257.6 billion in revenue in 2021, up 41% YoY; Pixel shipments highest-ever in Q4 2021

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, had a successful last quarter in 2021, earning a revenue of $75 billion and growing 32% YoY. For the fiscal year 2021, the company recorded $257.6 billion in revenue which calculates to a growth of 41% YoY. 2021 was also a great year for the Google Pixel smartphones, as the phone saw its highest-ever quarterly shipments in Q4 2021.

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Google Chrome for Android to get ‘Close all tabs’ warning

To date, numerous new features have been tested on Google Chrome on the Android platform. One such feature that showed up recently is the “Close all tabs” function. However, there are reports that many are accidentally tapping on the option. Continue reading “Google Chrome for Android to get ‘Close all tabs’ warning”

Google to acquire 1.28% stake in Airtel, invest up to $1 billion

Airtel today announced that it signed a long-term, multi-year agreement with Google to accelerate the growth of India’s digital ecosystem. As a part of the deal, Google as a part of Google for India Digitization Fund will make an investment in Airtel, which will include a $700M equity investment (1.28% ownership in Airtel) and a corpus of up to $300M that will go towards implementing mutually agreed commercial initiatives over the course of the next five years. Continue reading “Google to acquire 1.28% stake in Airtel, invest up to $1 billion”